Sat, Nov. 3 forecast for those who believe that the weatherman is capable of predicting the weather more than an hour in the future: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/crump-tn/38327/daily-weather-forecast/2085479?day=7

I was asked to locate the wharf at Crump where Grant stopped by to talk to Wallace on the 6th. According to Ranger Joe the wharf was at the bottom of the boat ramp next to River Heights Restaurant.
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.2148259,-88.3112806,159m/data=!3m1!1e3

When I first meet CD, he spent the better part of a day showing me sites related to the battle that are not on the Park. The man was generous with his time and willing to help anyone. A rare man indeed. I don't know if we realize just yet in how many ways he will be missed. RIP buddy.

Not long before the battle of Pittsburg Landing the 16th WI were issued Belgian muskets. I am unable to find what caliber they were. In my search I've found stories of shoulder busting 78 cal. on down. Does anyone know where I can find what cal. they went into battle with? Jim

I just stumbled upon this site: http://www.wiclarkco...ries/16thWI.htm that has a few drawings I liked: Pittsburg Landing, the final stand of General Grant's Army, April 6, 1862. Shiloh Log Chapel, where the Battle of Shiloh began April 6, 1862. Advance of the Federal Troops on Corinth General Hurlbut's Division forcing their way through the mud. I love the clinging mud on the men and horse's feet. Reminds me of trying to walk around during the 150th. I made the comment that the mud not only had great sticking power but seems to actively seek out my feet! Jim